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May 13th, 2008

Vegas Vegetarian

Las Vegas is well-known for its buffets and world-class dining, but it also has a fantastic selection of vegetarian restaurants as well.
And of course, you don’t have to be vegetarian to enjoy a great vegetarian meal!
My friend Alicia at The Denver Traveler was born and raised here and has some great recommendations:
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May 7th, 2008

The Spa at Red Rock

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When I think of a spa I imagine a tranquil, relaxing environment that manages to wash away stress, fatigue and maybe some rough spots on the bottoms of my feet.
The Spa at Red Rock promises to do all that (and much more!) in their […]

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May 6th, 2008

Cher at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace

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Tonight’s the night! Cher will debut her new Las Vegas show, “Cher at the Colosseum,” at Caesars Palace at 7:30 tonight. She snagged herself a three-year, 200 show run that will alternate with Bette Midler’s own 2-year, 200 show engagement, and Elton John […]

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May 5th, 2008

Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas

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Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of pride and a joyous holiday throughout Mexico and the US, marks a battle that took place in Puebla, Mexico (appropriately called the Battle of Puebla) that ended in victory when 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated over 8,000 French fighters on May […]

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April 30th, 2008

Hotel Spotlight: Excalibur

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The Excalibur Hotel and Casino opened June 19, 1990 with an Arthurian-legend theme at a cost of $290 million. The outside castle facade is said to be modeled after the castle in Carcassone, France.
The famous Tournament of Kings show is a permanent feature of the resort and features simulated medieval jousting surrounded by […]

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April 25th, 2008

Hotel Spotlight: New York-New York

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New York-New York Hotel & Casino opened January 3, 1997. Its New York City theme is one of the more detailed on the Strip, and the skyline of the outside facade includes the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.
A pool out front represents New York Harbor, a half-scale (150 ft) replica […]

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April 23rd, 2008

Hotel Spotlight: Treasure Island

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Treasure Island - now trying hard to be called simply “ti” - was built in 1993 by Steve Wynn for $450 million as part of the Mirage Resorts. It has 2,885 rooms and is located on the Las Vegas Strip.

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The pirate theme of the resort was an attraction for the hotel’s […]

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April 17th, 2008

Stratosphere Insanity Ride

I just found this video clip of the Stratosphere Insanity Ride and the thought of it still makes my stomach drop!
Insanity the Ride is a truly mind-bending experience! A massive mechanical arm extending out 64 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Tower at a height of over 900 feet, Insanity will spin you and […]

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April 8th, 2008

Hotel Spotlight: Paris Las Vegas

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The construction of Paris Las Vegas began in 1997 and opened in September 1999 at a cost of $785 million. It occupies 24 acres and is owned by Harrah’s Entertainment. It features a 1/2 scale, 540 foot (164.6 m) tall replica of the Eiffel Tower out front, a two-thirds size Arc de Triomphe, […]

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April 7th, 2008

Hotel Spotlight: Circus Circus

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Circus Circus Hotel and Casino first opened on October 18, 1968. After a major renovation in 1997 (thus changing the hotel’s theme from a typical American circus to a French-Canadian, Cirque de Soleil style), the hotel boasted a new 35-story hotel tower and a grand […]

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